mission & history

“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them, for such is the kingdom of God.”
Mark 19:14 

Mission and History of Abana B’umwami Children’s Foundation

     Abana B’umwami Foundation started in 2002 in Kigali, Rwanda. Members of Christ Gospel Fellowship Church of Rwanda came together to help provide tuition and school supplies to the needy children in their community. Under the direction of Pastor Francis Mutabazi, the program initially supported 40 children, either orphaned or living in extreme poverty.

   A small team of missionaries from Calvary Chapel La Habra (CCLH) ventured to Rwanda in 2005 and had the opportunity to meet most of these children and many more in need of support. At the same time, Pastor Francis and his community were praying for an answer, as they were struggling to meet the needs of the children already in the program.

    The team from CCLH came back with a burden to participate in this foundation. Within months of coordinating with Pastor Francis and presenting the needs to the body at CCLH, the Abana B’umwami foundation was not only able to continue to support the 40 original children, but it has now found sponsors for over 200 children just four years later.

   With over 1 million orphans and over 101,000 child-headed households in Rwanda, there is a continual need that you can help meet. 

 Click here to sponsor a child.

Pastor Francis & wife DorothyChrist Gospel Fellowship Church of Rwanda

Zephania, Hegmay, and Fils - some of the first children enrolled in ABC.